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The scientist and his family tracking melting glaciers for nearly half a century

The scientist and his family tracking melting glaciers for nearly half a century

Summary

Glaciers worldwide are shrinking quickly, losing over a trillion tons of ice yearly. This melting raises sea levels and may endanger coastal cities. A scientist and his family have been observing glacier melt each year for almost 50 years.

Key Facts

  • Glaciers lose more than a trillion tons of ice every year.
  • Climate change partly causes glaciers to melt faster.
  • Melting glaciers cause sea levels to rise.
  • Rising sea levels can threaten places near the coast.
  • A scientist and his family have tracked glacier changes for nearly 50 years.
  • Their research gives direct evidence of how glaciers are shrinking over time.
  • The report was provided by special correspondent Ben Tracy from Climate Central.
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